Have you ever been faced with the decision about whether or not to do an everyday task because you’re scared about how difficult or embarrassing it might be? You’re not alone. This week a Reddit user started a discussion about the most ominous-sounding jobs that people tend to avoid in an attempt to break down … Read more
Joe Biden opened his widest lead in a month in the presidential race after Donald Trump tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a new poll. The majority of Americans think the president could have avoided infection if he had taken the virus more seriously, the Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Sunday also shows. Trump has … Read more
Angela Merkel limits public gatherings to 50 people in covid hotspots but says a national shutdown will be avoided ‘at all costs’ to preserve Germany’s economy Merkel told state leaders ‘more difficult times lie ahead in autumn and winter’ Compared to other European countries Germany has a low infection rate But the Chancellor said cases … Read more
Nobody wants to develop dementia and for good reason: it’s the most feared condition among people over 50, according to surveys. Yet most people assume there’s little they can do to protect themselves. The update from the Lancet Commission comes as welcome proof to the contrary: you CAN, in many cases, stop dementia before it … Read more
With many European kings and queens having donned face masks for in-person engagements since the easing of lockdown in their countries, members of the British royal households are yet to be seen in a face covering. Prince Charles, 71, and Camilla, 72, chose not to wear masks while venturing out for a three day tour … Read more
Britain could have been hit harder by Covid-19 than other European nations because the past two winter flu outbreaks have only been mild, according to a study. Researchers say influenza kills the same groups of people as the coronavirus, with both illnesses posing the greatest danger to the elderly and those with underlying conditions. Data … Read more
Mass gatherings should be avoided until a vaccine is developed or herd immunity emerges as it is the best way to avoid ‘superspreader events’ at the root of outbreaks, study claims Scientist divided interactions into three categories- home, work and other Found that superspreader events with ‘others’ causes outbreaks amid lockdown Cutting down on these … Read more